Mary-Louise Parker is an American actress and writer. After making her stage debut as Rita in a Broadway production of Craig Lucas’s Prelude to a Kiss in 1990 (for which she received a Tony Award nomination), Parker came to prominence for film roles in Grand Canyon, Fried Green Tomatoes, The Client, Bullets over Broadway, Boys on the Side, The Portrait of a Lady and The Maker. She received both the Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy Awards for her portrayal of Harper Pitt on the acclaimed HBO television miniseries Angels in America in 2003.
Birth Name
Mary-Louise Parker
Nickname
Mary
Profession
Actress, Writer
Nationality
American
Personal Life
Birthday / Date of Birth
Mary-Louise Parker was born on August 2, 1964, in Fort Jackson, South Carolina, United States.
Age
She is currently 54 years old.
Sun Sign
Leo
Ethnicity
White
She has Swedish, English, Scottish, Scots-Irish, German and Dutch ancestry.
Education
Mary-Louise attended Marcos de Niza High School in Tempe, Arizona and then went to the International School Bangkok. She graduated in 1986 from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts, majoring in drama.
Family Details
- Father – John Morgan Parker(Was a Judge in the U.S. Army)
- Mother – Caroline Louise (née Morell)
- Siblings – She has three older siblings.
Marital Status
Single
Boyfriend / Spouse
Mary-Louise Parker has dated –
- Billy Crudup (1996-2003)– Mary Louise Parker was in a relationship with actor Billy Crudup from 1996 to November 2003. The couple parted ways when she was seven months pregnant with their son, William Atticus Parker, born in 2004.
- Jeffrey Dean Morgan (2006-2008)– She also dated actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan from December 2006 until April 2008. They got engaged in February 2008 before they ended their relationship in April 2008. In 2007, she adopted a baby girl, Caroline Aberash Parker, from Ethiopia.
- Charlie Mars (2009)– In 2009, she began dating American singer and songwriter Charlie Mars.
Physical Statistics
Height
- In feet – 5 feet 8 inches
- In centimeters – 173 cm
- In meters -1.73 m
Weight
- In Kilograms – 61 kg
- In Pounds -135 lbs
Body Measurements
- Measurements – 34-25-35
- Bust – 34 inches
- Waist – 25 inches
- Hip -35 inches
- Bra Size -32A
Body Build
Slim
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Hair Color
Dark Brown
Shoe Size
She wears a size 9.5 (US) shoe.
Dress Size
Her dress size is 4 (US).
Sexuality
Straight
Professional Statistics
Famous For
Parker earned a lot of fame and recognition for her work in both television and theatre. She is best known for her roles in TV series, Angels in America, Weeds and When We Rise.
Film Debut
Mary-Louise landed her first acting role playing Charlotte in the 1989 American drama film, Signs of Life. Her first major acting role came in 1991 when she was cast in Lawrence Kasdan’s drama film, Grand Canyon, playing Dee alongside Kevin Kline.
Television Debut
Mary-Louise Parker made her television debut in 1988 as Pearl Spencer in the TV drama war film, Too Young the Hero, which is based on a true story of a 12-year-old boy who forges his mother’s signature to join the United States Navy during World War II. Parker played Amy Gardner in NBC’s political drama series The West Wing from 2001 to 2006. For her work in the series, she earned Primetime Emmy Awards and Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations.
Broadway Debut
Parker made her Broadway debut in 1990 as a fearful newlywed who unwittingly switches souls with an old man in Craig Lucas’ Prelude to a Kiss. She was nominated for Tony Awards and Drama Desk Awards and won Theatre World Awards.
Awards & Nominations
| Year | Association | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Prelude to a Kiss | Nominated |
| Tony Awards | Best Actress in a Play | Nominated | ||
| Theatre World Awards | N/A | Won | ||
| 2000 | Genie Awards | Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role | The Five Senses | Nominated |
| 2001 | Drama Desk Awards | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Proof | Won |
| Drama League Awards | Distinguished Performance | Won | ||
| Outer Critics Circle Awards | Outstanding Actress in a Play | Won | ||
| Tony Awards | Best Actress in a Play | Won | ||
| 2002 | Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series | The West Wing | Nominated |
| 2003 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series | Nominated | |
| 2004 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film | Angels in America | Won |
| Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie | Won | ||
| Satellite Awards | Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film | Nominated | ||
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Miniseries or Television Movie | Nominated | ||
| 2005 | Satellite Awards | Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Weeds | Won |
| Tony Awards | Best Actress in a Play | Reckless | Nominated | |
| 2006 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Weeds | Won |
| Satellite Awards | Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Nominated | ||
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series | Nominated | ||
| 2007 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Nominated | |
| Monte-Carlo Television Festival | Outstanding Actress – Comedy Series | Nominated | ||
| Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or Movie | The Robber Bride | Nominated | ||
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series | Weeds | Nominated | |
| Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Nominated | |||
| 2008 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Nominated | |
| Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Nominated | ||
| Satellite Awards | Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Nominated | ||
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series | Nominated | ||
| 2009 | Golden Globe Awards | Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Nominated | |
| People’s Choice Awards | Choice TV Drama Diva | Nominated | ||
| Primetime Emmy Awards | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | Nominated | ||
| Satellite Awards | Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Nominated | ||
| Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series | Nominated | ||
| Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series | Nominated | |||
| 2010 | Satellite Awards | Best Actress – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy | Red | Nominated |
| Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy | Weeds | Nominated |
Mary-Louise Parker Favorites
- Favorite Movie – Meet Me in St. Louis (1944)
Mary-Louise Parker Net worth
Mary-Louise Parker has a net worth of $16 million dollars as of 2019.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Mary-Louise Parker
- She spent her childhood living in Tennessee, Texas, Thailand, Germany and France.
- She was listed as one of twelve “Promising New Actors of 1990” in John Willis’ Screen World.
- In 2001, she won the Tony award for Best Actress in a Play for her performance in the play “Proof,” which first opened at Manhattan Theatre Club, and later transferred to Broadway.
- The 2002 song “Butterfly in Reverse” by the band Counting Crows was written for her.
- She was originally considered for the role of Susan Mayer in Desperate Housewives in 2004.
- Parker is a good friend of Shelby Lynne.
- In 2006, she won the Golden Globe Award for Best Actress, Television Series Musical or Comedy for her performance in Weeds.
- In 2013, Parker was honored for her work with Hope North, an organization that works in the educating and healing of young victims in Uganda’s civil war. The actress began her involvement with the organization after meeting a former victim of Uganda’s civil war.
- In November 2015, Scribner Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, published her memoir in letters titled Dear Mr. You.
- In 2016, she was honored with the Ally Award for her work as an LGBT rights advocate.
- In 2017, she starred as Roma Guy on the ABC television miniseries When We Rise.
- In 2018, she appeared as a political consultant in the show Billions on Showtime.
